Arsenal, Wolverhampton
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Winless Wolves found a new way to lose, conceding two own goals and falling 2-1 to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
The focus Wolves have had this season is the only thing wandering in Wolverhampton this season. Through 14 matches, the club has failed to score a win. Including a loss to Manchester United this past Monday, it has lost eight straight league matches and nine consecutive defeats in a row across all competitions. Time: 3 p.m. ET
Arsenal consolidated top spot in the Premier League but needed a huge slice of luck in the shape of two own goals to secure a nervy 2-1 win at home against rock-bottom Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.
Manchester United thrashed Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-1 to move into the Premier League top six today. Bruno Fernandes opened the scoring in scruffy fashion (25') before Jean-Ricner Bellegarde equalised (45+2'). Bryan Mbeumo tapped in (51') and Mason Mount volleyed home (62') before a confident Fernandes penalty (82').
Man Utd predicted lineup vs. Wolves (3-4-2-1): Lammens; Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw; Amad, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot; Mbeumo, Cunha; Zirkzee. Given Wolves sit rock bottom of the Premier League, are missing several key players and look utterly devoid of confidence, it’s difficult to envision them taking anything from Monday night’s clash.
Wolves midfielder Marshall Munetsi was a surprise omission from their Africa Cup of Nations squad for the tournament in Morocco, but expressed his support for the team despite feeling 'hurt'.
Collectively, they are hapless, hopeless and unable to attack or defend to Premier League standard. Apart from that, they're fine.
Apart from allowing Jean‐Ricner Bellegarde to score the hosts’ first Premier League goal since October, Man Utd were clinical in Wolverhampton. A brace from Bruno Fernandes and goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Mason Mount secured all three points.
Arsenal welcomed Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Gunners made a decent start to the game but